DESCRIPTION: Agathis is a hardwood. Sapwood is not differentiated from the heartwood which is a cream, or a Birch color, occasionally with a pinkish tinge, darkening to a light golden brown. The finished wood has a lustrous appearance. The grain is straight and the texture fine and even. Rings of annual growth are very faint and difficult to see. Agathis is not durable under conditions favoring decay, but will receive preservatives readily. The wood is stable and will kiln dry without degrade. K.D. weight is approximately 2600# per MBF.

MACHINING: Agathis is easy to saw, plane, turn and carve. There is very little dulling effect on tool edges. It needs to be supported on the exit of the tool when boring as the wood is sometimes inclined to chip out. Agathis has excellent nailing and screwing properties and will laminate without problems. This wood takes stains uniformly and effectively, paints well, and polishes excellently.